David of Sassoun (statue)

Monument Monument in Yerevan commemorating epic folk hero

A public monument in Yerevan commemorating the epic hero David of Sassoun, the statue attracts city walkers and history-minded visitors. People photograph the figure and follow nearby museum exhibits about the national epic.

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David of Sassoun (statue)
David of Sassoun statue, Yerevan, Armenia (near the National Gallery/Republic Square area)
40.1553, 44.5094
Public monument accessible at all times
Public sculpture in Yerevan-no admission fee

How to Get to David of Sassoun (statue) #

The statue is in central Yerevan, within walking distance of Republic Square and the National Gallery. It is easily reached on foot from most central hotels or by local taxis.

Tips for Visiting David of Sassoun (statue) #

  • See the statue in the cool of late afternoon when Yerevan's light softens the citystones.
  • Combine the visit with a walk around the Republic Square area to experience other Soviet- and Armenian-era monuments.
  • Ask local guides about the epic of David of Sassoun to understand why the figure is central to Armenian national imagination.

Best Time to Visit David of Sassoun (statue) #

Spring through autumn offers the most comfortable weather for walking the city and viewing public art.

Spring-autumn
April-October · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Pleasant weather for city walking and outdoor sculpture viewing.
Winter
November-March · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Cool and crisper; statues take on a different, austere presence under low winter light.

Weather & Climate near David of Sassoun (statue) #

Climate

David of Sassoun (statue)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 97 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 10°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 54 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 31°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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